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Ealing councillor Peter Mason said: "London is increasingly unaffordable and unequal, and the housing crisis is often the symptom of that inequality which hits people hardest.

"The number of people who approached us because they were at risk of homelessness grew by nearly 40% between 2015 and 2018, so we must explore all options to keep on top of growing demand for help."

Meath Court in Acton was one of the first sites in the UK to have container homes, now more are on the way (Image: Ealing Council)

He added: "Our modular buildings at Meath Court and Marston Court have proved a great success, providing households that find themselves in the distressing position of being homeless with a far superior option to bed and breakfast.

"Every unit is self-contained, with its own front door, so families have the security and peace of mind that comes from having their own kitchens and bathrooms.

"The homes are built to a high specification and sit on land which is earmarked for future development but is presently unused."

CGI plans show what Acton's new shipping container homes will look like (Image: Ealing Council)

"The new buildings at Westfields Lodge will give us 14 more options for households in need of emergency accommodation, offering a comfortable, safe roof over their heads."

*If you live in a shipping container home let us know what it's like by emailing frederica.miller@reachplc.com

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